spin king Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 As I've said before on this forum, who says Boocock's gone? See today's announcement: "Sheffield is a very well run club now. I have good people working alongside me in Julie Reading, Pete Mole, Marc Bates and of course Eric Boocock and it's great to have Simon Stead on board as team manager." Thoughts, anyone? Make him the Leicester Team Manager. Hopefully Please. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Third Man Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Make him the Leicester Team Manager. Hopefully Please. Just said the same in the Leicester thread, please make it happen, get him away from here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astill lodge lion Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Can you give us Lions fans who don't know much about Damien Bates an idea of what good or bad changes he has made at Owlerton since he has been involved. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cue Ball Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 He's invested in the club in terms of the track (additional shale), riders, improved the presentation, spent time/money putting the team together. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerite Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Can you give us Lions fans who don't know much about Damien Bates an idea of what good or bad changes he has made at Owlerton since he has been involved. Thanks. He and his co promoters have given Sheffield what every speedway fan wants for their club, STABILITY. The club wasn't in great shape when he and his co promoters took over and through investment in riders and other areas of the club, fans have returned and we've had competitive teams and been a little unlucky with injuries. Even with injuries Sheffield have always tried to get the best guests available. I'm sure he'll do a good job at Leicester !!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Can you give us Lions fans who don't know much about Damien Bates an idea of what good or bad changes he has made at Owlerton since he has been involved. Thanks. Young and very ambitious. I don't think that you will see the best of what he can do this season as the team building has been left too late, judge him next season when he will start on a level playing field. He is very good at knowing which riders fit into the team and is very good at team building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astill lodge lion Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Thanks for the feedback. Sounds like we've landed on our feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4thbender Posted February 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 Thanks for the feedback. Sounds like we've landed on our feet. You are very lucky to have got the right man at the right time. Damian Bates is a breath of fresh air in speedway and I hope that through his involvement in our two clubs his influence can grow with the ruling hierarchy of UK speedway. His energy and ideas could be the saving grace of our great sport. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geepeeargh Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 Damian Bates is a breath of fresh air in speedway and I hope that through his involvement in our two clubs his influence can grow with the ruling hierarchy of UK speedway. His energy and ideas could be the saving grace of our great sport. Amen to that. Let's all get behind him and help make it happen..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerite Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 Just a quick reminder to Tigers fans that we have a STAARS gathering this Thursday. Kyle Howarth, Peter Mole and Julie Reading will be joining us. STAARS - Thursday 9th February 2017 All Tigers Fans, The next of the monthly STAARS gatherings this closed season will be Thursday 9th February 2017 at the New Barrack Tavern Pub on Penistone Road, Sheffield (0.5 mile south of Owlerton Stadium) from 7:30pm. As always it's a chance for Tigers fans, riders and management to catch up, have a chat and a few drinks from the NBT's excellent selection and hear any news/updates from the club during the silly season. All are welcome !!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 He and his co promoters have given Sheffield what every speedway fan wants for their club, STABILITY. The club wasn't in great shape when he and his co promoters took over and through investment in riders and other areas of the club, fans have returned and we've had competitive teams and been a little unlucky with injuries. Even with injuries Sheffield have always tried to get the best guests available. I'm sure he'll do a good job at Leicester !!! Sounds good. What is his "day job"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 He and his co promoters have given Sheffield what every speedway fan wants for their club, STABILITY. The club wasn't in great shape when he and his co promoters took over and through investment in riders and other areas of the club, fans have returned and we've had competitive teams and been a little unlucky with injuries. Even with injuries Sheffield have always tried to get the best guests available. I'm sure he'll do a good job at Leicester !!! And don't Newcastle and Glasgow know it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerite Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 Sounds good. What is his "day job"? The Bates's have a plumbing and heating business in Barnsley. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerite Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 Thanks to Kyle Howarth, Peter Mole and Julie Reading and all that came to tonight's STAARS meeting, Next and final STAARS meeting this winter will be on Thursday 9th March at the New Barrack Tavern from 7:30pm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4thbender Posted February 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 Now that the Lions have completed their final 7, what's the betting on a Sheffield v Leicester season opener on 30th March? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 Now that the Lions have completed their final 7, what's the betting on a Sheffield v Leicester season opener on 30th March? Would have though so, makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cue Ball Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 I don't think you'd get very good odds against it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graz gp Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 Bring it on. We are all Tigers aren't we. Oh sorry Lions lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS50 Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 According to Leicester Speedway website, the season ticket price includes a challenge match. None showing as yet on their fixtures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EIS002 Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 Now that the Lions have completed their final 7, what's the betting on a Sheffield v Leicester season opener on 30th March? Belle Vue is my guess, fiver to the Ben fund if it's not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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